Queen of Chess

1h 33m · 2026 · Directed by Rory Kennedy · 3.6 / 5 on Letterboxd

Queen of Chess (2026) runs 1h 33m, directed by Rory Kennedy. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

A Hungarian girl dreams of conquering international men’s chess. After a 15-year battle against world champion Garry Kasparov and her domineering father, Judit Polgár revolutionizes the sport’s patriarchal culture to become one of the greatest chess prodigies in history and the greatest woman chess player of all time.

Genres: Documentary

Where to watch: Netflix (US, checked 9 July 2026)